“REACH OUT AFRICA”
'Deo Laudes'
(Praise the Lord)
We praise and thank the Lord for all His blessings and stand amazed at how He continues to provide for all our needs.
"Therefore, since the promise
of entering the rest still stands, let us be careful that none of you be found
to have fallen short of it.
For we also have had the Gospel (the
good news) preached to us, just as they did;
but the message they heard was of no
value to them, because those who heard it did not combine it with faith."
Hebrews 4:1-2
Since the
beginning of the "Reach Out Africa" campaign among the Kalahari San
in 2011 we have had opposition from many. After exposing corruption and
un-Christian like practices, persecution continues against me and the
"Reach Out Africa" project. Recently as a result of further
persecution, false rumours and accusations against our calling many of our
partners withdrew their support. We know that the closer we walk this path with
the Lord, we will face many Giants who intend to stop us. It has been very
difficult at times, however we have been and continue to be blessed in a most
rewarding way - see "Deo Laudes" below. In spite of all the negatives
we thank the Lord for the small Bible study group in New Xanagas, who support
us and continue to study, live and preach the Gospel of the Kingdom of God to
all. Under very difficult conditions we will continue to support with
humanitarian aid and arrange out-reaches to hurting and needy Kalahari San and
other communities.
"In the same way, faith by
itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead."
James 2:14-17
Recently
we were blessed in receiving a very large donation of clothing, bedding,
cutlery, toys etc. from a leading retail store. We realised that we were
blessed with this very large donation not only to assist Kalahari San
communities but also the local community where I am now based in KZN. We decided to work together with
the "South Coast Dutch Reformed Church", Amanzimtoti through the
"Deo Laudes" (Praise the Lord) Volunteer Group.
In the days and times that we live in we experience on a
daily basis that there are many hurting and needy communities, people and families
who are in urgent need of accommodation, healthcare and basic necessities such
as food and clothing. Many cannot afford the high cost of living and in many
cases decent affordable accommodation is not possible, the daily purchase of
basic food and clothing is also not possible as many are not working or do not
earn enough to support themselves or a family. The elderly and children suffer
the most.
Through the ‘Deo Laudes’ Volunteer Group
and under auspices of the South Coast Dutch Reformed Church, Amanzimtoti we
have various welfare projects under control and supervision of the KZN
Christian Social Services. With volunteer workers and relying entirely on
donations we assist individual families or welfare projects as much as possible
with accommodation, furniture, bedding, linen, crockery/cutlery, curtains and
basic food and clothing. Some of our projects include, but are not limited to;
> Various Caravan Parks where people
in need live
> Palm Tree Children’s Home and Pre
Primary School
> Kwa Makutha Crèche
> ‘One Stop Retirement Village’ and
shelter for the homeless
> Seed of Hope Centre
> ‘Poinsettia Park’ – Amanzimtoti
Welfare Organisation for the Aged
> ‘Residentia Mooihawens’ – Retirement
Home
> ‘Jabulani’ – Retirement Units
> Annual Out Reaches to communities in
need in Swaziland and Botswana
> ‘Biblia’ Ministry – Durban Harbour
Outreach to all sailors/ship crews
> ROA – “Reach Out Africa” assisting
Kalahari San (Bushman) communities
> AMCUP – Amanzimtoti Community
Upliftment Project
> KZN ‘Christian Social Services’
As can be seen there is a huge need and demand for help. Without the involvement and funding, support and donations of private individuals, communities, families, local Churches, volunteers and business, it will be near impossible to assist the many needy people. We invite and approach you, your family, your Church and the business community for assistance by providing us with donations of rejects or excess products, perishable or non-perishable goods and clothing. There is also a huge shortage of Bibles, Christian books/literature, educational materials for children, wheelchairs/crutches/walkers for the disabled/Aged.
"The harvest truly is plenteous, but the
labourers are few; Therefore we pray the Lord of the harvest, that he will thrust
forth labourers into his harvest"
Matthew 9:37-38
We
will keep you up-dated as we continue to plan for the next outreach to the
Kalahari San.
Thank you to all our prayer partners,
supporters, volunteers and generous donors. Without you, all of our efforts
will be much more challenging.
For news and
up-dates see; www.paintingangles.blogspot.com
and
www.deolaudes.blogspot.com
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